Postdoctoral Research Associate in Insect Systematics at the University of Arizona

A postdoctoral research associate position is available July 1, 2010 to participate in an NSF-funded Revisionary Systematics (REVSYS) project on

myrmecophilous beetles in the carabid subfamily Paussinae. The goals of this project are to produce a monograph of ~60 species endemic to Madagascar

and to undertake a molecular-based phylogenetic analysis of the genus Paussus. The successful candidate will be involved in both projects and

will co-author resulting manuscripts.

The position is in the laboratory of Wendy Moore in the Department of Entomology at the University of Arizona. The appointment is initially for

12 months with the strong possibility that it can be extended for an additional 12 months based on satisfactory research performance. This is a

full time, benefits-eligible position, with a salary between 35,000-36,000/year.

Applicants should have (1) a PhD in insect systematics (2) experience with descriptive taxonomy (with a preference for previous work on beetles); (3) experience obtaining and analyzing molecular and morphological phylogenetic data; (4) good oral and written skills.

Those interested should send application materials, including: (1) a cover letter describing interest in the position, (2) a general statement of

research interests and experience, and (3) a CV, including names and contact information for at least three references to Wendy Moore <wmoore@email.arizona.edu>.